Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Pumps Shifting Services Tender Lakhanpur Area MCL 2026

Tender Overview

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited invites a custom bid for services to shift pumps over pontoon with starter cable valve and universal joint/jetting hose attached, at ILBL OCP Lakhanpur Area, MCL during pump advancement and retreat. The estimated contract value is ₹5,145,044 with an EMD of ₹64,400. The scope centers on field service for transport and positioning of pumping equipment, with flexibility to adjust contract quantity or duration up to 25% at issuance and up to 25% thereafter. Purchase preference provisions favor MSME bidders per policy, subject to matching conditions. The payment framework requires the service provider to pay salaries/wages to deployed staff before claiming reimbursement, along with statutory documents. This tender emphasizes compliance, subcontracting control, and non-transferability of contract without prior written consent. The buyer reserves rights on assignment, subcontracting, and overall liability parallel with assignees. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a service-oriented operation with on-site mobilization at ILBL OCP Lakhanpur. The inclusion of at least 3 critical terms—quantity flexibility, employee wage payment, and MSME preference—defines the procurement dynamics and risk profile for bidders. The opportunity is positioned within the coal mining services sector, requiring specialized field maintenance and pump handling capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Service category: Shifting of pumps over pontoon with attached starter cable valve, universal joint, and jetting hose
• Location: ILBL OCP Lakhanpur Area, MCL; scope includes advancement and retreat operations
• Financials: Estimated value ₹5,145,044; EMD ₹64,400
• Key contractual flexibilities: up to 25% quantity/duration variation at contract issue and subsequently
• Compliance: service provider must manage wages for deployed staff and provide statutory documents (PF, ESIC) as part of payment claims
• Purchase preference: MSME eligibility with applicability rules for service contracts; L-1 matching with price band
• Sub-contracting: requires prior written consent; joint and several liability retained by the main contractor
• Certifications: upload of required certificates is mandatory per bid terms; at least basic statutory documentation is implied
• BOQ: No items listed; indicates service-based mobilization rather than goods procurement

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹64,400; payable as specified in bid terms
• Payment terms: salaries/wages paid by service provider upfront; claims submitted with PF/ESIC documentation
• Purchase preference: MSME buyers may match L-1 within policy margins for service contracts
• Assignment/Sub-contract: prohibited without prior written consent
• Liability: main contractor remains jointly/severally liable with any assignee/sub-contractor
• Documentation: mandatory certificates/documents must be uploaded with bid as per ATC/corrigendum
• Wages: service provider responsible for staff remuneration and statutory compliance prior to procurement claim